I feel my rig is uncomplete without one, any suggestions on what to buy?
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yup.......OEM Toyota CB 
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No way, where do I get one!
I almost wish I never saw that!
I almost wish I never saw that!
Uniden 520 Pro XL- has RF gain to pull in the weak/crappy signals. Make sure you get your antenna tuned.
The 510 is good too without the gain.
The 510 is good too without the gain.
Pimp.............................. 
gotta show off huh..........
gotta show off huh..........
this one came from Porta Rico, $40 
there are at least 2 different version, the other has less bells and wistels, I have both. This one can actaully use the OEM speakers and I beleive it will cut off the radio when using it.
they are not too easy to find, just ask Cdan......he was looking for ages, finaly found one.
there are at least 2 different version, the other has less bells and wistels, I have both. This one can actaully use the OEM speakers and I beleive it will cut off the radio when using it. they are not too easy to find, just ask Cdan......he was looking for ages, finaly found one.
Eric Winkworth said:
yooper
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No fair. Put one in the Mustard too and save it for me.
MaddBaggins
Remember the KnightRider!
I've got a Midland compact unit with a 4' Firestix antenna. Works awesome for my purposes and cost about $100 total
cheapo radioshack ($40) gets the job done on trails and is bulletproof.
Got a Cobra 18wxstII for teh 80 because it has face mounted speaker (for in dash installs) and is a generally nicer CB. (weather band etc) $50 at walmart.com.
Got a Cobra 18wxstII for teh 80 because it has face mounted speaker (for in dash installs) and is a generally nicer CB. (weather band etc) $50 at walmart.com.
Pimp, I think the other one you have is the one with the bells and whistles, you know, like mine with a PA. If I knew how to post pics I could show you. Mine came with the truck and was dealer installed. 
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
The radios are limited to 4 watt output. Just get the bells and whistles you want. I have a basic midland that does just fine. It does have the PA which I use mostly to screw with homeless people and illegal immigrants. Don't skimp on the antenna. I have a K-40 and am really pleased with it. Be sure to get it SWR tuned to match your radio. It maximizes your transmitting power. Mount it on the biggest flattest surface for best transmission. I have mine midway on the fender to the left of the hood. I didn't want it on top because I would whack the s*** out of every sign I go under.
Check out this site. http://www.k40.com/Technical/antennafaq-10.html
Check out this site. http://www.k40.com/Technical/antennafaq-10.html
nope, they one I pictured(CB40F) is the top of the line AFAIK, PA, standby and all the other stuff, the other one is a CB40M, its prety basic, 3 dials, 2 push bottons
wpuld like to see pics of yours(and where instaled), can email them to me, jholmaas@hotmail.com
QUOTE=45Kevin]Pimp, I think the other one you have is the one with the bells and whistles, you know, like mine with a PA. If I knew how to post pics I could show you. Mine came with the truck and was dealer installed.[/QUOTE]
wpuld like to see pics of yours(and where instaled), can email them to me, jholmaas@hotmail.com
QUOTE=45Kevin]Pimp, I think the other one you have is the one with the bells and whistles, you know, like mine with a PA. If I knew how to post pics I could show you. Mine came with the truck and was dealer installed.
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I wish someone would point me to one of these $10 SWR meters - just about all of the one's I'vve found are $30 or more - unless they're 250 years old, on ebay, and are capable of handling 1 watt (okay, I'm being a little loose with my numbers there...but they're still old).
Tigerstripe40
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Amateur Radio
FM vs AM
50 watts vs 3.
'Nuff said.
FM vs AM
50 watts vs 3.
'Nuff said.
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
Radio shack
The guy at Radio Shack in Portland Oregon did it for free (I bought the antenna there)swank60 said:
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
Don't buy one
You really don't want to buy one. It is going to be like a steering wheel puller. Once you use it. it will be few and far between times that you will ever need ii again. Definitely try to find one to borrow / use .Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 said:
If you like the K40 antenna you may also like the Wilson versions of the same thing. Neither are the cheapest, but both are good.
www.wilsonantenna.com
www.wilsonantenna.com